Learning disabilities, such as Dyslexia, visual or auditory processing disorder, or Dyscalculia, can lead to difficulties for children. Early intervention for learning disabilities is most effective. If children don’t get help, they may become frustrated in school and isolated from peers, leading to other mental health concerns.
Available Treatment Options
If a child qualifies for special education services, they and their family will work with a specialist to establish an Individualized Education Program (IEP). This plan allows children accommodations that help them learn best according to their needs and abilities.
Mental health professionals can help children with learning disabilities process their emotions related to their situation. This processing may include anger, frustration, confusion, or anxiety. Therapists use a range of tools to assist children in processing emotions, including play, art, and family therapies.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Learning Disabilities
My name is Emily Irwin, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I am grateful that you have found my practice, Marga Road. I would be honored to work with you or your child/teen on a path to healing, making change, feeling less anxious or sad, and experiencing less suffering. Within my practice, I offer three types of services: 1:1 and small group counseling for children, teens and...
There is hope for all! After being a teacher in public schools for 14 years and a director of a faith-based non-profit that helped troubled teens and parents, for 2 years, I decided to go back to school to become a licensed therapist. I enjoy "walking" beside of people who are hurting and struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma, relationships and/or depression. I work with young adults, teens,...
Nothing in life is one size fits all; therapy is no exception. My first priority is to establish a trusting relationship with you, then together create goals tailored to your individual needs. As humans, we tend to shy away from uncomfortable, unwanted, or overwhelming feelings/thoughts. We all develop habits to cope; sometimes those habits may no longer be helpful. In a non-judgmental and safe...
Therapy is a deeply personal experience and there are as many reasons to seek therapy as there are people who seek it. Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or shame. You may have suffered traumas or losses and are wondering how these shape your thoughts, feelings and relationships. Maybe you simply have a sense that aspects of your life are not coming together in the ways...
I have helped adolescents and adults deal with major life issues in university, school, business, community, and hospital settings. I have been fortunate to have had full-time commitments on the counseling staff at Northwestern University, serving as the director during my final eight of fifteen years, and retiring after 28 years as a professor in the graduate program of Counselor Education at...
As a child and adolescent therapist, I acknowledge the joys and the challenges we as parents often experience. By working with children and their parents as a family system, there is an increase in the overall efficacy of treatment. Often, many of our struggles as a family stem from our ability to fully understand each others' experiences and view points. Learning to communicate more effectivel...
I specialize in working with children and adolescents struggling with problem behaviors and mental health disorders. I have found that through play therapy, motivational interviewing, and working closely on coping skills and emotional regulation, children are better able to combat the daily challenges faced at school and at home. Every individual is unique and finding the methods that allows ea...
I believe our unique relationships, beliefs and experiences shape who we are as individuals and provide the content for our personal stories. It is not uncommon to become stuck or feel hopeless; however, there is no one-size-fits-all solution to our unique challenges. Although you may be feeling disconnected, exhausted, or plagued with worry, you have the ability to take the steps necessary to...
*I am currently accepting new clients via telehealth for PCIT or Best Practice Evaluations only.* I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in work with children and their families. I am trained in Parent Child Interaction Therapy, an evidence-based therapy for young children between 2.5-7 exhibiting behavioral challenges such as aggression, negative attention-seeking behaviors, low...
I truly value my connection with people, making every effort to understand their needs. As a clinical psychologist, practicing in the South Bay for the past 18 years, my focus has included comprehensive neuropsychological assessments of children and adults, as well as individual therapy using expressive arts and cognitive behavioral interventions. Whether it is in the context of an evaluation,...
Bentley Wellness Associates is owned and operated by a husband and wife team. As licensed professional counselors, we have been providing quality counseling in the Baton Rouge area. We are interested in the social, academic, occupational, marital and emotional difficulties which often arise at various turning points in life. We assist in designing interventions that look at both the current...
Specific insights about ourselves can help liberate our inherent energy, break out of depression and calm anxiety. I have a gift for perceiving an individual's unique strengths, preferences, talents, tendencies, and temperaments. (These can be difficult to see in ourselves, because they naturally make us who we are. They make us unique in 10,000 people!) I delight in helping people discover how...
Challenges are a part of daily life. Most times we are able to deal with them. However, there are occasions when we need someone to help us get through difficulties. Experienced professional help is an effective way to navigate challenges that impact quality daily living. I am a licensed psychologist assisting children, parents, adolescents and adults with their mental health needs. I conduct a...
Dr. Becky specializes in comprehensive evaluations and intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, early childhood/developmental disorders, complex behaviors, social skills, parenting, and school issues. In addition to being a Licensed Psychologist (LP), she is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) and Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) with over 19 years of...
Although facing your life challenges in counseling can be intimidating, I hope to provide a caring and therapeutic environment that empowers you to explore yourself and life circumstances in new ways. I strive to help you develop new insights and seek creative solutions to help get “unstuck” wherever you are at in your life. I draw from a diversity of theoretical perspectives to cater the...
